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3/8/2010

Volunteer Fire Department Donations Exceed $480,000

Seeing the flashing lights and hearing the sirens of a fire truck speeding by, we stop and give thanks that it’s not our home, our neighborhood, and we also give thanks to our community volunteer fire departments who every day risk life and limb to make us all safer.

Through the generosity of EMEPA members, more than 1,000 volunteer firefighters, who make up the rural volunteer fire departments in East Mississippi, received $58,412 in 2009 to buy equipment they need to protect our communities. EMEPA members have donated more than $480,000 since the program’s inception in 1998.

The safety of our members is of foremost importance to EMEPA. Every dollar can make a difference to the well being of our community. By donating to your local volunteer fire department through your monthly EMEPA bill, you are supporting these brave men and women who voluntarily risk their lives to save others.

The service provided by volunteer fire departments is priceless. When a fire or emergency situation arises, time is of the essence. Volunteer fire departments provide the reaction time necessary to stifle a burning home, rescue victims and salvage valuables from the burning building.

Volunteer firefighters get no personal gain for the heroic work they do. Their greatest reward is knowing they are helping their neighbors. They are an essential part of our lives, unpaid and at the same time unwavering in their dedication

We ask that you pledge only $1 or more a month to help your local volunteer fire departments augment their budgets to maintain equipment and technology. Giving is so easy. Simply make your tax deductible donation as part of your payment on your monthly EMEPA power bill. Every dollar donated will be directly forwarded to the volunteer fire department of your choice. Remember to give a little to those who give so much.

Call your local EMEPA office to start giving today.

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